Texas GBV 260, User Manual

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Use of blower
Fig. 5
Warning
The leaf blower is constructed for righthand
use only!
Use in left hand can result in burns from the
hot exhaust gas!
1. Follow procedure for start/stop before using
the product.
2. Use the blower for collection leaf and similar
light debris in a pile
3. Move the blower in horizontal waves for
optimal effect.
Assembly of Vacuum
Fig 4.
1. Loosen the screw holding the air vent
2. Tilt the air vent and insert the upper suction
tube
3. Check the arrows are placed in front of each
other turning the tube into place
4. Insert the lower tube into the upper tube
5. Place the collector bag as shown on the
picture
6. Check the placement of the arrows
7. The tubes are mounted correctly when the lock
into position
8. Follow procedure for start/stop before using
the product
Use of Vacuum function
Warning
The leaf vacuum is produced to have left hand
on the throttle and right hand on the guide
handle.
Wrong use can result in burns from the
exhaust pipe!
1. Follow procedure for start/stop before using
the product.
2. The vacuum are to be used for sucking up light
debris and garden waste such as leaf and
gravel.
3. Keep the vacuum app. 2-3 cm from the objects
that need to be sucked into the blower
4. Avoid stones and hard depriessuch as iron
pieces, as it may damage the internals of the
vacuum.
Fuel
Fig 9-10
•
This product is equipped with a two-stroke
engine.
•
Always use unleaded fuel (octane 95).
•
Never use already mixed petrol/oil
from gas stations that is normally
used for mopeds, motorcycles i.e.
Always follow the directions from
the supplier of the oil regarding the
mix petrol.
•
Use a clean and approved gasoline can for
mixing the oil with the petrol.
•
Use an approved two-stroke oil for air cooled
engines, chain saws, trimmers. (Do not use oil
for outboard motors or car oil). Mix only in
small quantities.
•
Texas recommends ALCO 2-stroke oil
mixed 2.5%. Mix 0,1L 2-stroke oil with 4L
unleaded gasoline.
•
Always follow the guidelines of mixture given
by oil manufacturer, however always use
minimum a 2.5% mixture (never 2%). If doubt
about the guideline of mixture from oil
manufacturer, then use a 4% mixture.
•
Alkylate gasoline is not recommended, as it is
2% mixture only and can damage the engine.
The warranty will not cover if this happens.
•
Mix the oil and the gasoline thoroughly and
shake the mix before tanking.
•
Never use a mix of gasoline and oil that is
more than 90 days old as this may lead to
problems starting the engine. Never store
the same mix in the tank for more than 30
days.
•
When storing the machine for more than 30
days you should empty the tank.
Filling of gasoline
1. Unscrew the gasoline lid. Place it on a clean
surface.
2. Carefully pour the oil mixed fuel into the
tank. Beware of spilling.
3. Screw the lid on tightly. Wipe away any
spilled fuel.
4. It is normal that the engine smokes the first
time it is used.
Notice! Always turn off the engine before fueling.
Never add fuel onto a machine that is running or
when the engine is hot. (Cooling time at least 2
minutes). Move more than 3 meters away from
the place where you add fuel on the engine
before it is started.
Start/Stop
How to start a cold engine Fig 7
Place the machine on a flat and stabile surface
1. Set both switches to “I” (ON). Pos. B
2. Press the primer/fuel pump 5-6 times, pos. D
3. Set the choke lever to “Start” position, pos. E:
4. Pull the recoil starter handle (pos C) lightly until
you feel resistance. Then pull it briskly 3-4 times.
The engine would normally not start here.
5. Move the choke lever to “RUN” position, pos. E:
Then pull starter handle 3-4 times until the
engine starts
6. If the engine still does not start, press the throttle
trigger, hold it in the half position or full position